As used in this part:

1. (1)

   1. (A) “Academic ability” means the intellectual standing of a student.

   2. (B) In determining superior academic ability, the Division of Career and Technical Education will examine the student’s:

      1. (i) High school records;
      2. (ii) Competitive examination scores; and
      3. (iii) Demonstrated leadership capabilities;
2. (2) “Approved high technology program” means a course of instruction in a highly technical field offered by a public or private postsecondary educational institution, and which has been approved by the Division of Career and Technical Education;

3. (3)

   1. (A) “Approved institution” means a public or private postsecondary educational institution offering high technology programs approved by the Division of Career and Technical Education.
   2. (B) The approved institution shall be nationally or state accredited by the North Central Association or the Career Education and Workforce Development Board;

4. (4) “Arkansas residency”.

   1. (A) To be considered an Arkansas resident for this program, a dependent student must have parents who reside within the state for at least six (6) months directly prior to the deadline date and be classified as residents who pay taxes, vote, and have Arkansas licenses, etc.

   2. (B)

      1. (i) If a student does not meet this requirement, there are several circumstances under which the student may be classified as an Arkansas resident for Arkansas High Technology Scholarship purposes.

      2. (ii) These circumstances are as follows:

         1. (a) (a) If the student graduated from an accredited high school in Arkansas, the student is considered an Arkansas resident if:
5. (1) (1) The student’s parent or guardian is on active military duty in another state or country but entered upon active duty in the United States military service as a resident of the State of Arkansas; and

6. (2) (2) Arkansas continues to be this person’s permanent place of residence; or

   1. (b) (b) The student is considered an Arkansas resident if the student graduates from an accredited high school in Arkansas and the student’s parent or guardian is stationed and resides in the State of Arkansas while on active duty in the United States military service;
7. (5) “Competitive examination” means a standardized examination measuring achievement that is administered annually on a specified date at a specified location announced publicly;
8. (6) “Division” means the Division of Career and Technical Education;

9. (7) “Full-time student” means a resident of Arkansas who is:

   1. (A) In attendance at an approved public or private institution; and
   2. (B) Enrolled in at least twelve (12) semester hours or such other reasonable academic equivalent as defined by the Division of Career and Technical Education;
10. (8) “Scholarship” means an award to an eligible student for matriculation in an approved institution in the State of Arkansas; and

11. (9) “United States citizen” or “permanent resident alien”.

    1. (A) To receive this grant, the student must either be a United States citizen or a permanent resident alien.
    2. (B) If the student is not a United States citizen but a permanent resident alien, the student must attach a copy of the permanent resident alien form I-151 or I-551 to the application.